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Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction in Delhi ( 07-11 July 2025)

Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction in Delhi from 07-11 July 2025

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under its ‘Centre For Open Learning (CFOL)’ announces “Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction” from 07-11 July 2025 at Triveni Kala Sangam Delhi.

Following are the details in this regard;

Name of the Course: Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction
Dates: 07-11 July 2025
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (1 pm to 2 pm will be lunch break)
Maximum no. of participants: 24 (Course will be conducted only if minimum strength of 20 is reached)
Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis.
Age: 18 years & above as on 01^st July 2025 (participants born on or before 30^th June 2007)
Educational Qualification: HSC (12^th pass). In exceptional cases, 10^th pass may be considered
Nationality: Indian
Medium of Instructions: English and Hindi.
Venue: Triveni Auditorium, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, Delhi, 110001
Per Participant Course fee: Rs 9,000/-

Course fee of selected participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances. Course fee of all the non – selected participants will be refunded within 21 working days of the course commencement.

However, due to any reason, if the course is postponed OR cancelled by the organisers, course fee will be refunded.

Course fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.

Mode of payment: Online through SBI Collect (Mentioned at (19) How to Apply)
Due date & time: 23 June 2025, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be published on FTII website. Selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email id.
Certificates: Participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
Queries: For any queries please contact;

Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on info.cfol@ftii.ac.in OR ftiioutreach@gmail.com OR call on 020 – 2558 0085

Accommodation: Outstation participants may please note Triveni Kala Sangam may suggest accommodation near course in Delhi. Please contact Ms. Mudra Sharma from Triveni Kala Sangam, on 99588 31338 for the same.

Course Director: Dr. Milind Damle

Dr. Milind Damle, Associate Professor, FTII, Pune. He is alumnus of FTII from 2004 batch and is having more than 20 years experience in the field of Radio, Cinema & Television. He is a film educator and is full time associated with FTII since 2012. Professionally he edited feature films and also directed & produced no. of short films. His written and produced short films have been a part of many national and international film festivals and have won awards. His doctoral research is based on the song picturization techniques in films directed by Vijay Anand.

19. How to apply:

1. Click open the link - https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm OR visit www.onlinesbi.com and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06^th from left to right.

. In the Search box, search/Find FTII Fees Account and click submit.

2. In the payment category select “O2 Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction”.

3. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.

4. Make necessary payment of Rs 9,000/-.

5. Once payment is done, please note "SBcollect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference.

6. If possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following ways;

(i) by taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it

(ii) by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or printscreen (if using computer)

(iii) by simply taking a photograph from mobile

Click here to Apply

7. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.

8. Terms & conditions: By agreeing to the terms & conditions in the application form, participants are confirming that they have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and fulfil all the requirements as stated in the advt. Also, it is presumed that participants will be staying and or attending the course at their own risk & cost and will not be held responsible for anything or matter of what-so-ever nature. Further, participants agree that decision of Director, FTII regarding admission to the course and its conduction in all respect will be final.

Course Contents

Brief Film History and Evolution of Cinema

A brief exploration on the history of Cinema and how it has evolved through the years.

Importance of a writer and his place in film production

Understanding the film production process in brief and understand how and where a screenwriter fits into the process and understand his her role.

What is a Story?

Exploring and understanding the importance of stories and storytelling in our lives.

Who are we? Where does story come from?

How do stories float from our lives, experiences, society and culture!

Fundamentals of Screenwriting

1. Idea

2. Story

3. Plot

4. Character

5. Structure

6. Scenes

7. Dialogues

Screenplay Format

How to write that everyone in the crew understands. Write as per the international norms.

Writing for Films, Web Series, Television and Short films

As the medium changes we’ll have to change the approach in the writing as well. We’ll explore and understand different mediums, their design and our approach as a screenwriter.

Pitching your Concept

Presenting your concept is a very important step to greenlit your project. Participants will prepare a pitch document and pitch their concept in the class.

Watching films and understanding the writing is a great way of learning alongside exercising the writing itself in daily assignments.

If you want to write, you must write!